Hamlet Podcast Response

In a way, theater is all about pretending. A good actor can embody the personality of any one character and make the audience member believe it. However Jack Hitt could offer a counterpoint to this observation. In the podcast, Jack recalls his experiences as he interview a group of prisoners who put on a Hamlet performance and how their personal experiences alone are more than enough to aid them in their endeavor.

Hamlet, as we know is very commonly linked with indecision and hesitation. Most of us who read the play are very critical of the prince because of this. This is where an interesting parallel can be drawn between hamlet and the prisoners. No one can understand better than them the uncertainty of a decision of that magnitude. This is where real life experience can aid them in their acting, as they can draw from their past and connect with the play in an entirely new level.  As I listened to the podcast i found it to be very interesting, especially the interviews with the prisoners. The way in which they progress into making a legitimate production and their personal insight make their version of Hamlet one of the more entertaining and original.